"Age of Empires Mobile Introduces Mercenary Troops"

Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc leading Roman Centurions into battle, or Hannibal Barca deploying Japanese Samurai to sack Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, you can turn these historical fantasies into reality through the innovative Mercenary Troops system.

Upon reaching level 26, players will unlock the Mercenary Camp, a new structure designed to allow you to contract and recruit powerful units typically unavailable to your chosen faction. This system not only lets you diversify your army but also includes unlockable technology to enhance these mercenary warriors. To get you started, you can secure your first mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.

The Mercenary Troops system introduces a variety of units to the game, including Byzantine Cataphracts, Swiss Pikemen, Persian Immortals, Indian Battle Elephants, Roman Centurions, Egyptian Chariot Archers, Japanese Samurai, and Korean Archers. Each of these units comes with its own set of upgradeable technologies, making them even more formidable on the battlefield.

This new feature evokes memories of the Total War series, particularly Rome: Total War and Medieval II, where players could overwhelm foes with hired swords. However, opinions on this addition might vary, as some players may feel it disrupts the game's balance.

Only time will tell how this system will be received by the Age of Empires Mobile community. There's also potential for future expansions, such as the inclusion of custom units like the historical Landsknechts. We'll have to wait and see what the developers have in store.

For those looking to get a head start, our guides on Age of Empires Mobile can help. Our tier list ranks all heroes by their power, giving you insights into which heroes to prioritize unlocking for the best gameplay experience.